Cozy isn’t just for the winter months. A warm cozy feel can be part of your kitchen all year round. Achieving that cozy feel places emphasis on lived-in charm, tactile comfort and warm colors. Kitchen design trends are moving away from sterile, all-white designs, and we’re seeing natural wood cabinets, soft or muted tones, tactile materials such as marble and quartzite and functional vintage details. Key elements include furniture-style islands, clutter-free counters and warm lighting.
Texture and Warmth
Natural wood cabinets are reappearing, often paired with painted surfaces in muted natural colors: think sage, taupe and cream. Natural stone kitchen countertops and backsplash offer an organic feel and are visually stunning. Your choice of finish – leathered, honed or polished – for natural stone can also add texture and another tactile element in your kitchen. Pairing the warmth of wood with cool natural stone creates a balanced and cozy feel in the kitchen.
Furniture Style Elements
Islands that look like standalone furniture rather than built-in cabinetry and banquettes for cozy family dining are two ways to make the kitchen more relaxed and comfortable.
Keeping it Clutter Free
Appliance garages are a top trend right now allowing blenders, toasters and coffee makers to be hidden away to keep counters clear. Keeping décor simple and functional is also part of keeping things simple and clean. Decorating with functional but special items like that beautiful bowl you carried home from a holiday abroad or an elegant breadboard that was a special gift or a small fresh herb garden; these also make your kitchen cozy and personal without feeling cluttered. An added bonus is that, with a minimal approach, your countertops can take the starring role they deserve in your kitchen.
Lighting to Fit the Room
Fixtures made of metal add color and texture that can up the cozy feel of the room. And, of course lighting that is adjustable to suit whatever is happening in the kitchen can add coziness in the moment for that quiet evening chat over a cup of tea.
As you plan your new kitchen, we invite you to visit one of our showrooms in West Bridgewater, MA or Haverhill, MA to see the many beautiful options we have available for your kitchen countertops. Marble, granite, soapstone and quartzite are all beautiful natural stone options to bring that cool tactile balance to your cozy kitchen. Explore our website to see which stones you might prefer then come visit to see them in person. No appointments necessary and you can bring samples of other design elements to help as you browse our showrooms!
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